Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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