Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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