Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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