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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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