Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people 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. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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