Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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