Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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