Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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