Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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