Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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