Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled students all around 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 online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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