Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research