Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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