Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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