Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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