Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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