Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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