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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches 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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