Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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