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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book