Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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