Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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