Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution