Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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