Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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