Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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