Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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