Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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