Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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