Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources