Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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