Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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