Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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