Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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