Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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