Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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