Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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