Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free 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 issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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