Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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