Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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