Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education