Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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