Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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