Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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