Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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