Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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