Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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