Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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