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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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