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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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