Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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