Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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