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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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