Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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