Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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