Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning