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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education