Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations 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 classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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