Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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