Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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