Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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