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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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