Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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