Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key 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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