Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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