Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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