Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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