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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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