Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses 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 students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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