Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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