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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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