Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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