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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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