Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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