Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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