Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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