Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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