Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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