Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students 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 numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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