Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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