Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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