Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free 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 numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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