Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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