Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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