Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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