Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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