Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources