Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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