Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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