Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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