Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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