Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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