Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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