Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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