Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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