Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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