Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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