Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally 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 a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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