Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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