Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are 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 numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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