Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically 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 several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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