Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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