Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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