Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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