Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive 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 a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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