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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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