Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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