Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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