Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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