Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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