Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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