Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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