Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology enable learners 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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