Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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