Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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