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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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