Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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