Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning make 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 massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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