Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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