Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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