Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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