Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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