Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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