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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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