Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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