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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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