Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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