Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering 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. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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