Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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