Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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