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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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