Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners 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 many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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