Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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