Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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