Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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