Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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