Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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