Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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