Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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