Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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