Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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