Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over 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 MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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