Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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