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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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