Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are 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 topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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