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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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