Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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