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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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