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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education