Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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