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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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