Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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