Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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