Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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