Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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