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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education