Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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