Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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