Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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