Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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