Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education