Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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