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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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