Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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