Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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