Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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