Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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