Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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