Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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