Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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