Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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