Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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