Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Education