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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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