Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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