Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education