Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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