Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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