Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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