Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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