Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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