Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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