Find out more about this 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. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books