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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people 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 online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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