Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources