Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education