Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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