Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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