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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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