Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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