Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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