Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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