Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book