Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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