Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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