Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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