Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not 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 elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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