Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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