Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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