Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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