Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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