Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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