Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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