Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major 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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