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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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