Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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