Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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