Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly 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 issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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