Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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