Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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