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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education