Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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