Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education make it possible for humans in nations 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 MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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