Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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