Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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