Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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