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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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