Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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