Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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