Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically 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 a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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