Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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