Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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