Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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