Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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