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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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