Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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