Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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