Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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