Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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