Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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