Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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