Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important 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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