Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free 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 many issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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