Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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