Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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