Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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