Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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