Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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