Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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