Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people all around 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 generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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