Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of 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 massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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