Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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