Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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