Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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