Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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