Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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