Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free 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 several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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