Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video