Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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