Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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