Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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