Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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