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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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