Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students 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 variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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