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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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