Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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