Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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