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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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