Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver 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 online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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