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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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