Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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