Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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