Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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