Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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