Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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