Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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