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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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