Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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