Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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