Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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