Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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