Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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