Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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