Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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