Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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