Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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