Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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