Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning