Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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