Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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