Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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