Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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