Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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