Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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