Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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