Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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