Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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