Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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