Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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