Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education