Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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