Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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