Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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