Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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