Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology make it possible for humans 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 free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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