Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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