Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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