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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources