Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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