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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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