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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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