Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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