Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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