Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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