Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered 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 massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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