Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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