Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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