Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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