Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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