Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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