Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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