Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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