Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the 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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