Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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