Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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