Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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