Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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