Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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