Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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