Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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