Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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