Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over 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 MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Free Online College Education