Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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