Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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