Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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