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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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