Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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