Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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