Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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