Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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