Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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