Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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