Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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