Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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