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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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