Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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