Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people 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. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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