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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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