Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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