Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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