Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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