Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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