Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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