Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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