Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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