Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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