Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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