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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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