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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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