Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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