Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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