Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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