Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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