Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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