Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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