Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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