Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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