Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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