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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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