Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)