Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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