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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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