Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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