Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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