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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs