Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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