Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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