Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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