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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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