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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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