Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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