Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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