Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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