Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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