Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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