Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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