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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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