Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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