Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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