Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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