Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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