Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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