Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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