Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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