Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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