Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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