Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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