Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)