Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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