Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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