Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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