Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education