Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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