Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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