Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students 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 numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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