Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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