Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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