Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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