Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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