Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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