Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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