Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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