Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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