Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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