Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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