Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students 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 blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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