Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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