Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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