Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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