Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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