Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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