Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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