Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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