Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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