Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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