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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally 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 a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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