Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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