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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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