Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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