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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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