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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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