Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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