Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs