Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs 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 online learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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