Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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