Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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