Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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