Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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