Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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