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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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