Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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