Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources