Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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