Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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