Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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