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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources