Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually 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 quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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