Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of 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 typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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