Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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