Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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