Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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