Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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