Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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