Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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