Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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