Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive 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 several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important 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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