Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes 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. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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