Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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