Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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