Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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