Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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