Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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