Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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