Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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