Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews 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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