Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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