Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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