Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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