Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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