Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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