Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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