Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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