Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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