Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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