Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines 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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