Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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