Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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