Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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