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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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