Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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