Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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