Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering students 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. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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