Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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