Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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