Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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