Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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