Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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