Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources