Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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