Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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