Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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