Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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