Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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