Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled people 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 MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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