Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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