Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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