Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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