Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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