Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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