Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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