Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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