Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning