Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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