Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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