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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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