Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world 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 mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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