Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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