Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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