Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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