Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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