Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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