Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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