Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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