Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines 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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