Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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