Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically 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 several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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