Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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