Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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