Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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