Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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