Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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