Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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